The Great Bandit of Journey to the West

Chapter 167 The Yellow-Robed Man

Under the shade of a tree, Wukong, holding his golden cudgel, was confronting Bai Suzhen and the others in front of him.

Bai Suzhen, holding a calligraphy brush, gently persuaded, "If the Great Sage would be lenient and let me paint an egg-shaped sun god on Jiang Feng's face, I will pick a few immortal pears grown by my master for you to taste."

The taste of that fairy pear is absolutely no worse than that of a peach or a ginseng fruit. It's not like you're asking me to harm him; you just need to pretend you don't know anything.

Sha Wujing chimed in, "Brother, Bai Suzhen is right. If you just pretend you didn't see me and let me put the golden headband on Master and complete the task assigned by the Bodhisattva, I'll go to the Heavenly Court and ask the Jade Emperor for a few celestial apricots for you to eat."

Pigsy chuckled and said, "Brother Monkey, look at Master sitting there motionless, he's obviously dead. Hurry up and divide up Master's elixirs and treasures, then we'll all go back to your Flower Fruit Mountain!"

Wukong glared at them, baring his teeth, and said, "My master rescued me from under the Five Elements Mountain, taught me the Thousand Doors Deception Technique 'The Many Heart Sutra,' and is my best friend in the world. If you want me to make way, you'll have to pay more!"

Jiang Feng's spirit returned to his body under these circumstances, and he opened his eyes with a smile: "Oh, it's so lively! What are Wujing and Xiaobai holding?"

Bai Suzhen and Sha Wujing swiftly hid the golden headband and writing brush in their sleeves, saying in unison, "We didn't take anything!"

Jiang Feng sneered, "I knew you weren't being honest, so I took precautions. Aren't you wondering why Fourth Brother hasn't shown up yet? Do you even know where he is right now?"

Jiang Feng said smugly, "You're scared now, aren't you? Too bad you guessed wrong. I just asked casually since he wasn't around."

Sha Wujing: "————"

You cunning monk, sooner or later I'll put a golden headband on you and make you call me master!

Wukong looked around and, seeing no sign of the White Dragon, said, "Where did Fourth Brother go? Come to think of it, I didn't see him just now."

Sha Wujing instinctively blurted out, "Could they have been captured by a demon?"

Jiang Feng rolled his eyes at him: "You think the fourth brother is like you? He's much smarter than you."

At this moment, the little white dragon jumped down from the cloud and said excitedly, "Master, I just went ahead to scout and found a small country called Baoxiang Kingdom."

Their third princess has hired a horse, and it just so happens that her wedding is today. There'll be a free feast tonight, so let's hurry on our way!

Jiang Feng pondered and said, "Baoxiang Kingdom, what a familiar name. There should be a monster nearby, but I can't quite remember who it is."

Pigsy said, "Who cares what kind of monster it is? With Monkey King and me joining forces, we're invincible!"

Jiang Feng said with a look of disdain, "Have you forgotten how Zhen Yuanzi overpowered you two before?"

Bajie immediately changed his tune, saying, "If we add Zhen Yuanzi to the mix, the three of us together will be invincible!"

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "You should join forces with everyone in the world; that's true invincibility. Stop joking around. Let me inform Ao Ying, and then we'll go over for the feast!"

Having said that, he informed Ao Ying to come and join the feast. The group then quickened their pace and arrived at the capital of Baoxiang Kingdom before nightfall.

The banquet had not yet begun; the people were celebrating the princess's wedding with their country's unique rituals, dancing and splashing water on each other.

Bajie was splashed with water, his whole body was soaking wet, and his clothes were all stuck to his fat, making him look like a walking meatball.

The others had already cast their water-repelling spells, and they watched with smiles as they cursed at Pigsy, "Who was the blind fool who actually poured boiling water on me? Even when slaughtering a pig, you don't use boiling water to remove its hair while it's still alive!"

Jiang Feng listened to Bajie's cursing and swearing all the way, and soon arrived at the palace.

After the announcement, someone led them into the main hall.

After taking his seat, he inquired of the minister sitting next to him, "Your Excellency, what is your princess's name, and who is her husband?"

The minister smiled and said, "The Third Princess's childhood name is Baihuaxiu. Her husband comes from the East. He is exceptionally handsome, exceptionally talented in literature, and his martial arts skills are unmatched. Even the number one warrior of our Baoxiang Kingdom was defeated by him. He is truly a man of exceptional talent!"

Jiang Feng said, "It seems the princess and her husband are truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven. What is the husband's name?"

The minister was taken aback: "I really don't know that. We usually call him the Yellow Robe Gentleman."

Jiang Feng suddenly realized that this horse was probably the Yellow Robe Monster that Kui Mulang had transformed into after descending to the mortal realm.

He had promised Zhao Ming'er back in Poisonous Enemy Mountain that he would teach this Kui Mulang a lesson and avenge one of her old friends.

Just when he was about to forget, Kui Mulang jumped out on his own.

During the banquet, music began to play, and the king, accompanied by the newlyweds, came out to toast the crowd.

Jiang Feng looked up and saw that Kui Mulang had transformed into a tall man in a yellow robe. His face was as if carved by a knife and axe, as cold as a star, with eyebrows that reached his temples. His appearance was indeed heroic and extraordinary.

The princess beside her was also stunningly beautiful; the two of them standing together looked like a match made in heaven.

After the toast, Kui Mulang took the princess's hand and sat in the seat that should have belonged to the king.

Upon seeing this, the king was slightly taken aback: "My dear son-in-law, you've taken the wrong seat."

Kui Mulang laughed heartily: "Father-in-law, where did your son-in-law sit in the wrong place?"

Just yesterday, all the civil and military officials in the court jointly supported my son-in-law to succeed to the throne. My son-in-law declined many times, but they threatened to kill themselves if I did not agree.

Left with no other choice, I had to agree. If my father-in-law didn't believe me, he could ask them directly!

The king looked at the assembled civil and military officials in surprise. Seeing that everyone, including Princess Baihuaxiu, was completely calm and acted as if it were the proper thing to do, he was so angry that he trembled.

"Traitorous scoundrels, you actually conspired to rebel! You wretched girl, even you knew beforehand!"

The general in charge of the army of Baoxiang Kingdom stood up and said, "Your Majesty, you are old and senile, and should have abdicated long ago."

The three horsemen are both learned and skilled in martial arts, wise and courageous; we unanimously support him to inherit the throne of Baoxiang Kingdom!

After saying this, he and several military officers stepped forward and draped a yellow robe over Kui Mulang's body.

Kui Mulang spread his hands helplessly and sighed, "Alas, you have truly caused me great suffering!"

Wukong stared blankly at the scene before him and said, "Master, this monster's transformation technique is amazing. I, Old Sun, can't see his true form. Do you remember who he is?"

Jiang Feng looked at Kui Mulang, who was wearing a yellow robe, and said, "I remember now, he is Zhao Kuangyin."

Wukong was taken aback: "What kind of monster is Zhao Kuangyin?"

Jiang Feng realized he had misspoke and coughed lightly, saying, "Never mind that, just call him the Yellow-Robed Monster!"